Riesling
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted pork, grilled white fish, aged goat cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the prestigious Grand Cru slopes of Alsace, this Riesling represents the pinnacle of Schieferkopf's terroir-driven philosophy. The estate's plots are situated on rare, ancient schist formations—specifically the Steige schist of the Grand Cru Kastelberg—which is unique in Alsace. This dark, heat-retaining rock forces the vines to dig deep for nutrients, imparting a signature saline tension and profound mineral complexity to the wine. Historically, Alsace's Grand Cru vineyards have been celebrated since the Middle Ages, where noble families and monastic orders recognized the superior quality of these sun-drenched hillsides. Crafted with biodynamic principles, this dry Riesling undergoes slow fermentation and aging on its fine lees, resulting in a structured, powerful white wine that balances vibrant, laser-like acidity with notes of white peach, citrus zest, and a distinct, smoky petrol character that develops beautifully over time.
🍾 About the Producer
Established by renowned Rhône vigneron Michel Chapoutier alongside passionate partners, Schieferkopf was born from a pursuit to explore and elevate the unique blue schist terroirs of Alsace and neighboring regions. Located in the picturesque village of Reichsfeld in Alsace, the estate is deeply committed to organic and biodynamic viticulture that honors the complex geology beneath the vines. The domaine focuses predominantly on pristine white wines, crafting expressive bottlings of Riesling, Pinot Gris, and Sylvaner marked by minimal cellar intervention. Celebrated for distinctive cuvées such as Lieu Dit Buehl and prized Grand Cru expressions, Schieferkopf is acclaimed for producing wines defined by crystalline purity, electrifying acidity, and intense mineral precision.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Riesling
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5-13.5%